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Why Do We Call People From The Netherlands ‘Dutch’?

For the most part, the English name for a country is similar to the English name for the people who ...

How To Compliment Someone In French

You might have more fun learning how to insult someone in French, but realistically, you’ll be...

How To Talk About The Home In Danish

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Spanish Grammar: Figuring Out Grammatical Gender

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Jargon Watch: The Language Of Politicians

If you don’t keep close tabs on politics, the ever-shifting landscape of political jargon can ...

Hot Tip: Pronouncing The Italian ‘Gli’ Sound

When it comes to specific pronunciation hangups, lots of students struggle with the gli in Italian. ...

What Are Grammatical Tenses And Aspects?

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What’s The Difference Between Translators And Interpreters?

The words translator and interpreter are sometimes used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the s...

How To Talk About Family In Russian

If you’re still rather green when it comes to the Russian language, you might still be laborin...

How To Talk About The Home In Italian

The Italian home has certainly changed a lot since the days of Roman architecture. But even if that ...

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When someone says they can do a “British accent,” that’s pretty vague. The area th...

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